AI Creative Tools in Google Ads
Artificial intelligence powers Google Ads. With the right data and prompts, AI helps advertisers get more from…
High-converting landing page design for ecommerce (with examples)
There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for the perfect landing page design. Converting visitors into customers is an ongoing…
How to start a pet business (best online tips and tools)
The pet industry is growing rapidly, and there’s no holding it back. People love their pets, and…
Making Complex CSS Shapes Using shape()
Creating rectangles, circles, and rounded rectangles is the basic of CSS. Creating more complex CSS shapes such…
Generative UI Notes
I’m really interested in this emerging idea that the future of web design is Generative UI Design….
What’s !important #7: random(), Folded Corners, Anchored Container Queries, and More
For this issue of What’s !important, we have a healthy balance of old CSS that you might’ve…
How Vessi Sells Waterproof Shoes
Ray Hua is the director of ecommerce at Vessi, a Canada-based direct-to-consumer seller of waterproof sneakers. The…
New Ecommerce Tools: March 4, 2026
Our rundown this week of new services for ecommerce merchants includes updates on product photography, lead generation…
An Exploit … in CSS?!
Ok, take a deep breath. We’ll have some fun understanding this vulnerability once you make sure your…
New Ecommerce Tools: February 25, 2026
This week’s rundown of new services for ecommerce merchants includes rollouts for third-party fulfillment, AI assistants, agentic…
Loading Smarter: SVG vs. Raster Loaders in Modern Web Design
I got this interesting question in an SVG workshop: “What is the performance difference between an SVG…
Beardbrand’s Top Ecommerce Tools in 2026
Occasionally on the podcast I depart from interviewing guests and share my own experiences running Beardbrand, the…
AI Turns Weather Data into Sales
Weather impacts sales. Every retailer knows it. But for most, the likelihood that it might rain, snow,…
Trying to Make the Perfect Pie Chart in CSS
Speaking of charts… When was the last time you had to use a pie chart? If you…
Google Discover for Ecommerce
As AI Overviews and shopping agents divert clicks away from traditional search results, Google Discover may provide…
How to move your custom site to WooCommerce (and why you should)
Running your ecommerce business on a custom-built platform can make scaling with flexibility and control a real…
Why growing brands leave SaaS for open-source ecommerce
For fast-growing ecommerce brands, the platform you choose isn’t just a technical decision — it’s a growth…
No Hassle Visual Code Theming: Publishing an Extension
Creating your theme is the fun part. After you’re done, the next step is to publish your…
No-Hassle Visual Studio Code Theming: Building an Extension
Years ago, when I read Sarah Drasner’s article on creating a VS Code theme, I silently thought…
New Microsoft Retail AI Guide Echoes SEO
Microsoft published a playbook early this month to help retailers increase visibility in AI search, browsers, and…
New Ecommerce Tools: January 21, 2026
Every week we publish a list of new products and services for ecommerce merchants. This installment includes…
Google’s Core Updates, Explained
Google released another Core Update to its search algorithm over the holidays. It was the most comprehensive…
What is branding? How to create a lasting ecommerce brand
A lasting ecommerce brand is more than a line of products or a catchy name — it’s a tone,…
Unified Platforms and Agentic AI Will Define E-Commerce in 2026
Digital vendors and e-commerce businesses enter 2026 facing a radically changed retail landscape, shaped by rising customer…